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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.35, 82,755.95 and 33,110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.35, 82,755.95 and 33,110.64 is: 45,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.35 : 82,755.95 = 33,110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.35/82,755.95 = 33,110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.35x = 82,755.95 × 33,110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.35x = 2,740,102,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,102,302.75/59,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,692.47

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